Zakari Isiaka Osheku is a public health expert, medical microbiologist, medical researcher, entrepreneur, business development strategist, and candidate for a Master in Health Economics. With over a decade of combined experience working with private, governmental, and nonprofit institutions, he has successfully increased access to affordable, life-saving health commodities in regions with the poorest health and educational indicators.
His academic credentials include:
MBA from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria
Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, Washington, USA
M.Sc in Public Health from the National Open University of Nigeria
M.Sc in Medical Microbiology from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria
Master in Health Economics candidate at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria
B.Sc in Microbiology from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria
Certificate in Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health from the University of Washington, Washington, USA
As an advocate for primary health care (PHC) strengthening, he has demystified myths and misconceptions surrounding vaccine uptake and led various impactful initiatives. His notable achievements include:
COVID-19 Train the Trainers: Zakari led the training of 625 frontline health workers carefully selected from various departments of hospitals, PHC clinics, and private health facilities on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for COVID-19. This initiative boosted the confidence of health workers, reduced panic, and was recognized by WHO Health Emergencies. It was used as a case study for the impact of the OpenWHO learning platform on health outcomes during the 2023 Poster Exhibition in Geneva.
My Health Sure: He launched a sustainable, community-centered advocacy campaign focused on universal health coverage. This initiative has significantly improved health outcomes at the grassroots level, making essential health services more accessible to underserved populations.
At the Digital Innovation School of Health, Zakari brings his extensive expertise in public health, microbiology, health economics, and business to the classroom. The courses are designed to provide students with unconventional and practical skills and knowledge to address global health challenges effectively. Through innovative strategies and evidence-based practices, he aims to equip future health leaders with the tools needed to make a lasting impact on health outcomes in the world's most vulnerable regions.
Together, we can work to ensure that everyone, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status, has access to the essential health commodities—products, services, or information—they need to lead healthy lives.
